The Board of Directors of Diverse Harmony has announced the selection of Eric Lane Barnes to be the Artistic Director for the Diverse Harmony youth choir as well as their a cappella alumni choir, Spectrum.

Barnes has over 30 years of experience as a musical director. For over 17 years he was Associate Artistic Director with the Seattle Men's Chorus and the Seattle Women's Chorus as well as the director of their Captain Smartypants and Sensible Shoes ensembles.

In addition to musical direction, Eric Lane Barnes is a composer and lyricist who has over 300 original compositions in his songbook. He has written six full-length shows which have incorporated his compositions.

Diverse Harmony produces two concerts each season for the benefit of the public. Barnes will be responsible for the theme, format and content of each of those performances, as well as preparing the youth for their parts in the productions.

Diverse Harmony is the nation's first queer-straight alliance youth chorus. Based in Seattle, the chorus presents music that opens the hearts and minds of communities and provides a safe environment for youth of diverse backgrounds to share their love of music and be accepted for who they are.

The Diverse Harmony Board of Directors and singers are pleased and excited to have Eric Lane Barnes bring his professional talents and experience to the organization.

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